knightscross m1957 and mini

[sovvisor]

Hi all collectors.
Can you please help me confirm te ritterkreuz

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=809905

Is it genuine and who is the maker?
Best

[Nigel N]

Hi!
Yes, genuine S&L 2nd pattern RK, you might want to ask if the core is magnetic or not, which would help date it more accurately!
-Nigel

[sovvisor]

thanks

I have sent the seller the question.

[sovvisor]

magnetic core

I´ve been in contact with the seller and he says that the core are magnetic. What date info tells this us?
Best
E.

[Nigel N]

They changed to a non magnetic core in around 73/4 I believe, so this RK will date before that, 60's or very early 70's
-Nigel

[sovvisor]

thanks

would the mini be from the same time you think?
I´m very thankful for your help.

[Matthieu]

Its a decent 2nd pattern KC with non-magnetic core but with fake ribbon - the mini is ok though.

In all honesty, the price is just too high - add another 100 Euro and you might score a "B" frame.
Personally, I would buy this particular piece at 175-225 Euro only - but that's my personal view.

Mathijs

[sovvisor]

thanks

the seller says it´s magnetic though.
Best
Erik

[Brig]

The mini looks like an earlier example, I've noticed the earlier ones seem to get that type of splotched patina on the rears

[reichenberg]

The mini looks like an earlier example, I've noticed the earlier ones seem to get that type of splotched patina on the rears

Jamie Cross included an RK mini on his update yesterday. It sold but it's still possible to view the pictures as a reference.

[Brig]

Jamie Cross included an RK mini on his update yesterday. It sold but it's still possible to view the pictures as a reference.

Here's one of mine for reference, with the silver oaks...I think this may have been a Deumer practice